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Dwayne "The Rock Johnson Workout Routine

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson uses a more conventional bodybuilding-style split. KNOW YOUR ROLE

JeremieLoyalty
JeremieLoyalty g Jeremie Mickens
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49 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: December 12, 2013
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Monday: Shoulders          
Exercise Sets Reps      
Machine Press 3 21      
Dumbbell Lateral Raise superset w/ Front Raise 3 8      
Cable Bent Over Reverse Flye 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Hammer Strength Shrug 5 12,10,8,6,4      
4-Way Neck Machine 4 12      
Tuesday: Legs Sets Reps      
Exercise          
Leg Press 4 25,20,18,16      
Smith Machine Lunge 4 8      
Leg Curl 4 12,10,8,6      
Standing Calf Raise 6 6      
Friday: Arms Sets Reps      
Exercise          
Dumbbell Curl 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Machine Curl 6 12,10,8,6,4,21,21      
Cable Tricep Extension 5 12,10,8,6,20      
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension 4 12,10,8,20      
One Arm Reverse Grip Pulldown 2 15      
Saturday: Chest Sets Reps      
Incline Dumbbell Press 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Dumbbell Bench Press 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Cable Crossover 4 12      
Push Ups 4 15      

Note: 21 Rep sets are  "bicep 21s". Perform 7 upper half reps, 7 lower half reps, and 7 full reps.

Whisper
Whisper p+ Kostas Kroustaloudis
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687 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Train for a sport Date Joined: September 9, 2011
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Posted By: JeremieLoyalty
Monday: Shoulders          
Exercise Sets Reps      
Machine Press 3 21      
Dumbbell Lateral Raise superset w/ Front Raise 3 8      
Cable Bent Over Reverse Flye 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Hammer Strength Shrug 5 12,10,8,6,4      
4-Way Neck Machine 4 12      
Tuesday: Legs Sets Reps      
Exercise          
Leg Press 4 25,20,18,16      
Smith Machine Lunge 4 8      
Leg Curl 4 12,10,8,6      
Standing Calf Raise 6 6      
Friday: Arms Sets Reps      
Exercise          
Dumbbell Curl 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Machine Curl 6 12,10,8,6,4,21,21      
Cable Tricep Extension 5 12,10,8,6,20      
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension 4 12,10,8,20      
One Arm Reverse Grip Pulldown 2 15      
Saturday: Chest Sets Reps      
Incline Dumbbell Press 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Dumbbell Bench Press 5 12,10,8,6,4      
Cable Crossover 4 12      
Push Ups 4 15      

Note: 21 Rep sets are  "bicep 21s". Perform 7 upper half reps, 7 lower half reps, and 7 full reps.

I find it hard to believe that he is doing such a routine. Of course he is on gear but still..its almost muscle endurance building at this point. And his "heavy" sets cannot be that heavy because he is not doing any serious compound movement like the squat, pullups, bench press, bent over row etc etc. Also, where is the back workout?

I m beginning to think that they actually provide these routines to the public so that they look smart or something..but in truth they do some heavy compound movements, take their gear and get big.

Muscular Strength Athlete and Content Manager 6 Years Lifting Experience Bachelors in Molecular Chemistry/Biochemistry, Working towards Masters Lifting Style & Philosophy : Aikido, Energy, Balance, Flexibility, Posture
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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2.6K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2013
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Posted By: Whisper

I find it hard to believe that he is doing such a routine. Of course he is on gear but still..its almost muscle endurance building at this point. And his "heavy" sets cannot be that heavy because he is not doing any serious compound movement like the squat, pullups, bench press, bent over row etc etc. Also, where is the back workout?

I m beginning to think that they actually provide these routines to the public so that they look smart or something..but in truth they do some heavy compound movements, take their gear and get big.

I agree with Kostas. I have a lot of respect for Dwayne Johnson. He does train hard and has a great physique - even when he was "smaller". My issue is when other Hollywood stars make major body transformations and deny using the juice. Case in point: Mark Wahlberg, another person I respect, gained 40 pounds in 2 months and was eating every 2 hours to prepare for "Pain and Gain" with the Rock. He was adamant he didn't use steroids yet I have never met or read about anyone who could make these kind of gains naturally. Hugh Jackman trained and ate for 1 year to bulk up and lean out for "Wolverine". This I find more believable to be done naturally.

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Kevit07
Kevit07 g Kevin Child
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99 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: May 5, 2013
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What I don't understand is why people want to do someone doesn't routine. Not trying to sound harsh, and don't get me wrong a physique like is would be admirable to any half-witted male, but a routine like his would take YEARS to build up to, even on gear. What one guy does will be COMPLETELY different from another. I'd never recommend giving an ectomorph's routine to an endomorph, different body types, different routines. An ectomorph's routine would be more intense with slightly shorter rest periods with a higher caloric intake. My point is, build off YOUR experiences. It's taken me 10 years of some success and multiple failures to find out what works for me and what doesn't. To bash my lower back to failure I have more success with straight-legged deadlifts than normal ones, whereas someone else may have more success with regular deadlifts. We know he's on gear, it took me over a month to gain 5 pounds naturally with a 5000+ calorie diet, and I'm only 200 pounds. Don't follow celebrity routines, follow what has worked for you!

JeremieLoyalty
JeremieLoyalty g Jeremie Mickens
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49 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: December 12, 2013
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Posted By: Whisper

I find it hard to believe that he is doing such a routine. Of course he is on gear but still..its almost muscle endurance building at this point. And his "heavy" sets cannot be that heavy because he is not doing any serious compound movement like the squat, pullups, bench press, bent over row etc etc. Also, where is the back workout?

I m beginning to think that they actually provide these routines to the public so that they look smart or something..but in truth they do some heavy compound movements, take their gear and get big.

This is thw routine he did for scorpion king

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